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a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute a non-standard Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services for the Information Technology Department, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 effective September 1, 2024; and
b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to sign up to two (2) future amendments, provided additional costs do not increase by more than ten percent (10%) of the cost of this Agreement, with an aggregate Not to Exceed amount of $496,500 subject to County Counsel review and provided the terms of the agreement remain substantially the same.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute a non-standard Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services for the Information Technology Department, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 effective September 1, 2024; and
b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to sign up to two (2) future amendments, provided additional costs do not increase by more than ten percent (10%) of the cost of this Agreement, with an aggregate Not to Exceed amount of $496,500 subject to County Counsel review and provided the terms of the agreement remain substantially the same.
SUMMARY:
Best Best & Krieger, LLP (BBK) provides advice and consultation with the Information Technology Department (ITD) regarding telecommunications law. The firm performs specialized legal attorney services. This Agreement would allow ITD to utilize BBK's services on an as-needed basis up to the total amount of $150,000.
DISCUSSION:
Since 2012, BBK has provided specialized legal services to the County of Monterey on an as-needed basis. Services included agreement negotiations with cable internet providers, franchise audits, and legal services related to Public Educational and Government (PEG) fees paid by various providers, including AT&T, Charter, and Comcast telecommunication companies.
The updated agreement extends the ...
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